54 10 020 Removing and installing mechanism for front glass lid

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof54 13 080 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at front, see 54 10 170 Removing and installing front glass slide/tilt sunroof cover .
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear54 10 175 Removing and installing rear glass slide/tilt sunroof cover .
Remove front drip molding, see 54 13 100 Removing and installing/replacing drip molding .
Remove drive for slide/tilt sunroof actuation, see 67 61 515 REPLACING DRIVE WITH GEAR (FRONT) FOR ACTUATING SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (PANORAMA GLASS SUNROOF) .

Overview of glass lid mechanism:

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components

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NOTE: Always replace mechanism for glass slide/tilt sunroof in pairs.
If necessary, lightly grease guide channel.

Fig 2: Tabs Of Cover Strip

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Removing upper connecting link (return linkage):

Bend open tabs (1) of cover strip (2).

Remove cover strip (2).

Installation:

Cover strip determines alignment of mechanism.

Fig 3: Sliding Drive Cable Plate

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If necessary, slide drive cable plate (1) fully forwards with a screwdriver (stop).

Fig 4: Prying Out Locking Lever Of Detent Element

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Pry out locking lever (1) of detent element at front from guide rail (unlock).

Fig 5: Drive Cable Plate

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Installation:

Do not move drive cable plate (2) before locking lever (1) is engaged (risk of damage).

Fig 6: Pulling Upper Connecting Link Towards Rear Out Of Drive Wedge

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Pull upper connecting link (1) towards rear out of drive wedge (2).

Fig 7: Pulling Upper Connecting Link

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Feed upper connecting link (1) out of guide rail.

NOTE: If necessary, move mechanism (drive cable plate) approx. 2 cm towards rear. Upper detent element can be fed out and in more easily.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Connecting Link

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Remove upper connecting link (1) in direction of arrow from lower connecting link.

Fig 9: Sliding Drip Molding Carrier With Lower Connecting Link

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Removing drip molding carrier and lower connecting link:

Slide drip molding carrier (2) with lower connecting link (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 10: Pushing Slide Element

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If necessary, push slide element (1) towards rear and remove from guide rail.

Fig 11: Inserting Screwdriver Into Upper Connecting Link

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Adjusting mechanism before installing glass lid:

Insert screwdriver into upper connecting link (3).

Slide drive plate (2) towards rear until drive wedge (1) runs against screwdriver.

NOTE: Check that mechanical components on left and right sides have same status.

NOTE: Check smooth and noise-free running of kinematics.
Check function.